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Books in Collins Nature Explorers series

  • Birds: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, April 4, 2017)
    How does a bird make its nest? What do birds eat? Packed with facts and activities, this book has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of our feathered friends for kids who are curious about nature.With amazing facts about fun topics like flight patterns and the hatching of eggs, Birds lets kids have fun and be innovative as they learn through simple activities like birdwatching and making a bird feeder. It includes information on birds of the sea, woodlands, desert, tropics, city, and beyond so kids can search the skies wherever they are.With its natural look and feel and its practical approach to learning, Birds is sure to help little explorers take flight.Series Overview: DK's revised Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children ages 6 to 8. From birds to weather to the seashore and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorer series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.
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  • Weather: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, April 4, 2017)
    How is a forecast predicted? What makes a rainbow? Packed with facts and activities, this book has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of sun, snow, and rain for kids who are curious about nature.With amazing facts about fun topics like thunder and lightning, Weather lets kids have fun and be innovative as they learn through simple activities like cloudspotting and making a barometer. It includes information on weather found in every season of the year, so kids can discover how weather works no matter what it's doing outside.With its natural look and feel and its practical approach, Weather is sure to make learning a breeze for little explorers.Series Overview: DK's revised Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children ages 6 to 8. From birds to weather to the seashore and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorer series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.
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  • Flowers

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 12, 2019)
    A first nature book about flowers for children, this is the perfect companion for young minds eager to learn about the world of flowering plants.Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the wildflowers they find and get hands on with the fun activities, from pressing petals to preserve them to making a mini desert filled with cacti.With a mix of fantastic photographs and beautiful illustrations Flowers takes you through everything you need to know about these beautiful blooms. Learn which plants flower and which don't, how pollinators help plants make seeds, and what the parts of a flower are.The Nature Explorers series is essential for any child curious about the world outside. Each book in the series takes children through the basics of the subject, starting by explaining what it is and then moving on to the key topics. These are wonderful introductions to the great outdoors, packed with fun facts and engaging activities, ideal for children aged 6 and up.
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  • Woodland and Forest: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, April 4, 2017)
    How do forests form? What kind of animals live in forests? Packed with facts and activities, this book has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of trees, leaves, and woodland animals for kids who are curious about nature.With amazing facts about fun topics like bark and buds, Woodland and Forest lets kids have fun and be innovative as they learn through simple activities like paper making and leave identification. It includes information on cold coniferous forests, dry deciduous woodland, and tropical rain forests, so kids can search the greenery wherever they are.With its natural look and feel and its practical approach to learning, Woodland and Forest is sure to encourage budding little explorers.Series Overview: DK's revised Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children ages 6 to 8. From birds to weather to the seashore and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorer series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.
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  • Backyards and Parks

    Nick Baker

    Paperback (HarpPeren, May 8, 2007)
    Have you ever wondered:What's living in your backyard?How to create a nesting box?How to record the texture of tree bark?How to attract new wildlife into your backyard?Now you can become an expert nature explorer and learn fantastic facts to impress your friends and family!You'll love that these hands-on books contain straightforward and safe step-by-step projects, allowing you to help your children discover the natural world. They are ideal supplements to school science projects and the perfect activities for weekends and vacations.
  • Butterflies and Moths: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 6, 2018)
    The perfect companion for children eager to understand how caterpillars become butterflies.Explore butterfly habitats and find out all about how butterflies work, from wings to feet. With exciting activities, like how to make a butterfly kite, and plenty of fun facts, this book is a must for children curious about butterflies and moths.
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  • Rivers, Ponds, and Lakes

    Nick Baker

    Paperback (Harper Perennial, May 8, 2007)
    Have you ever wondered:How to find life in a puddle?What lives in your local river?How to make a micro zoo?How pond snails breathe?Now you can become an expert nature explorer and learn fantastic facts to impress your friends and family!You'll love that these hands-on books contain straightforward and safe step-by-step projects, allowing you to help your children discover the natural world. They are ideal supplements to school science projects and the perfect activities for weekends and vacations.
  • Night Sky: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 6, 2018)
    The perfect companion for children eager to understand where the Earth sits in space.A fantastic first book on our universe. Explore the world of stars, planets, and astronomy. Discover what a star is, how the moon looks close up, and what tools astronomers use to look at space. With exciting activities, like how to look at the sun safely, and plenty of fun facts, this book is a must for children curious about the night sky.
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  • Seashore: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, April 4, 2017)
    What shapes the shore? What causes tides? Packed with facts and activities, this book has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of shells, fish, and birds for kids who are curious about nature.With amazing facts about fun topics like shell shapes and rock pools, Seashore lets kids have fun and be innovative as they learn through simple activities like making and testing a paper boat, and recording and drawing the sea creatures they find on the shore.With its natural look and feel and its practical approach to learning, Seashore is sure to make waves in the lives of little explorers.Series Overview: DK's revised Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children ages 6 to 8. From birds to weather to the seashore and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorer series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.
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  • Seashore

    Nick Baker

    Paperback (Harper Perennial, May 8, 2007)
    Have you ever wondered:What is beachcombing?What creatures live under the sand?How to make a fossil cast?How to catch a crab?Now you can become an expert nature explorer and learn fantastic facts to impress your friends and family!You'll love that these hands-on books contain straightforward and safe step-by-step projects, allowing you to help your children discover the natural world. They are ideal supplements to school science projects and the perfect activities for weekends and vacations.
  • Insects and Spiders

    DK

    Hardcover (DK Children, March 12, 2019)
    This book for children about insects and spiders is the perfect companion for young minds eager to learn about the amazing world of bugs.Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the creepy crawlies they find as well as to get involved in hands-on activities, from making their own "pooter" to collect insects to building an ant farm.With a mix of fantastic photographs and beautiful illustrations, Insects and Spiders takes you through everything you need to know about these bewildering bugs. Learn what termites build their nests from, how an earwig looks after her eggs, and why wasps have black and yellow stripes.The Nature Explorers series is essential for any child curious about the world outside. Each book in the series takes children through the basics of the subject, starting by explaining what it is and then moving on to the key topics. These are wonderful introductions to the great outdoors, packed with fun facts and engaging activities, ideal for children aged 6 and up.
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  • Seashore

    Nick Baker

    Paperback (Harper Perennial, May 8, 2007)
    Have you ever wondered: What is beachcombing? What creatures live under the sand? How to make a fossil cast? How to catch a crab? Now you can become an expert nature explorer and learn fantastic facts to impress your friends and family! You'll love that these hands-on books contain straightforward and safe step-by-step projects, allowing you to help your children discover the natural world. They are ideal supplements to school science projects and the perfect activities for weekends and vacations.